Category Archives: Philosophy

God and His Attributes

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Administrator

Dear Joseph, Being a father is one of the hardest and yet most rewarding things I have ever done.  I look forward to the day when you get to be a dad. One of the unanticipated benefits of being a … Continue reading →

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Little spark of celestial fire called conscience

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Administrator

Dear Joseph, I know that I’ve told you this before, but I don’t think I can say it enough. There is something very special about you. I know you were put on this earth to do an important work.  To … Continue reading →

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Civility = Sacrifice?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Administrator

An interesting definition from Stephen L. Carter on what civility is: “Civility…is the sum of the many sacrifices we are called to make for the sake of living together.” This line is taken from Carter’s book appropriately titled: Civility. I … Continue reading →

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George Washington & Civility

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Administrator

One of my heroes is George Washington. As I have taken the time to read several books on our first president, I am just amazed at the quality and ability of America’s original Founding Father. It seemed from an early … Continue reading →

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Do Government Experiments in Civility Work?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Administrator

Recently the Mayor of Salt Lake City and Utah’s Lt. Gov., Greg Bell, launched an initiative to improve civility or rather public discourse in the state. As I read through the website and the associated media write-ups on the civility … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Books for Conservatives

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Administrator

Today on our radio show, The Conservative Professor, I threw out my top 5 books for conservatives if I were going to create a Conservative 101. The Law: Fredric Bastiat American Cause: Russell Kirk Conservative Mind: Russell Kirk Commentaries on … Continue reading →

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